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Apr 23, 2008 | 05:41 PM

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how to open the intake system? (black thing below the engine cover)

Does anyone know how to open the whole black thing below the engine cover?
I unscrewed 2 nuts, 5 hex screws, and 1 bolt behind throtle but I was not able to take it out. Any help/ instructions would be appreciated.

Thanks for posting.

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Apr 23, 2008 | 05:50 PM

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You're missing a couple 12mm bolts.. one on the driver side i beleive, and the other towards the firewall. There is also a clip that holds the wiring harness to the back of the intake.

Apr 23, 2008 | 05:52 PM

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thanks RTIS250, I forgot to mention 1 12mm bolt, but didn't know there are more near the firewall. Will check it out tonight.

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:03 PM

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You're missing a couple 12mm bolts.. one on the driver side i beleive, and the other towards the firewall. There is also a clip that holds the wiring harness to the back of the intake.

RT is the master here

RT, online so early? finished work already?

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM

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RT is the master here

RT, online so early? finished work already?

haha.. we were slow today. so i split early. normally im there til 8, 9, 10.. etc..

Apr 26, 2008 | 10:46 AM

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THANKS A LOT RTIS250, I was able to open it up last night. There is no gasket, and it is dirty...

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Apr 26, 2008 | 10:55 AM

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Apr 26, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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The gasket is on the black intake.. its 3 pieces of rubber o-ring...

Apr 26, 2008 | 03:50 PM

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ya...what are you working on? or just cleaning?

Apr 26, 2008 | 04:38 PM

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Here is a link to some instructions for installing the F-Sport Performance Air Intake. Maybe this will help you?

http://www.mastersdiving.org/lexus/installation.pdf

I updated the link to this document

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Apr 26, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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Nice, Time for a port and polish

I wonder how much HP could be gained by removing the VR-butterflies? Hondas had some gains by removing them in the past.

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Apr 26, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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I am hitting the mark to change new spark plugs. The last two spark plugs from the driver side are under neat the intake. Wonder why they are hiding the 12mm bolt behind the intake?
If anyone wanna to DIY, I can provide some help with the pixes...

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Apr 27, 2008 | 07:22 AM

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How many miles are on your car that you are swapping out your plugs already? What are you going with??

Apr 27, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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near 60K,

, I bought the OEM one from Lexus dealer for 18.25 each.

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